Cheapest Whip?
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Cheapest Whip?
I'm just looking for a nice screen accurate Raiders whip that I could just have to display on my belt. The cheapest nicest one I've seen is the one that Todd's has to offer for $200. Anyone know where there is a nice cheaper one? If not I'm fine with the Todd's one just was wondering if there was another, thanks!
Adam Winrich makes a great replica called the Indy On A Budget (IOAB). It's a 4-plait whip that sells for around $100. He travels a lot, so be patient if you order (if he's even taking orders at this point).
http://www.winrichwhips.com/
http://www.winrichwhips.com/
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Then contact Gus and get the 12 plait 8 footer or the 8 plait 8 footer from him instead of the 4 plait 8 footer from Adam. Gus makes a great whip that cracks with ease and is incredibly fast.Thousand Truths wrote:Alright nice, I see he's not able to take orders until after May which ***** cause I was hoping to get it before the premiere...
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I think it's been established that "Screen Accurate" is a unicorn that can't be caught. If he want's a good starter whip, that will teach good habbits, allow him to learn how to use it, and looks good enough to be proud of, then a 4 or 8 plait whip is fine.
But then again, it's not about SA for me. It's about the whip, no matter what it looks like. Forest for the tree's if you will.
But then again, it's not about SA for me. It's about the whip, no matter what it looks like. Forest for the tree's if you will.
How does one contact Gus??rebelgtp wrote: Then contact Gus and get the 12 plait 8 footer or the 8 plait 8 footer from him instead of the 4 plait 8 footer from Adam. Gus makes a great whip that cracks with ease and is incredibly fast.
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* edit * duh... "that's what google is for, dummy"... found him, thanks...
* edit 2 * - I was going to get the "little raider" from Giovanni Celeste... but he's not making them anymore... sadness... that's kind of what I'm looking for... NOT sa... NOT for too much real cracking... but somewhere in the middle.
Suggestions?
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I'd still recommend a whip from Gus, they really do not cost much for what you get. He also has a fairly fast turn around and is a really good guy to work with. If this is your first whip ever I can tell you once you crack it a couple times it will become addictive so it would be nice to have one that you can crack well . I have one of his 12 plait whips and actually like it better than my whips I have gotten from Adam Winrich.
If really you are just looking for something to hang on your belt there are plenty of cheap whips on ebay but I honestly wouldn't waste the money on one most really are not worth it.
Another thing to consider would be a nylon bullwhip made out of para cord.
If really you are just looking for something to hang on your belt there are plenty of cheap whips on ebay but I honestly wouldn't waste the money on one most really are not worth it.
Another thing to consider would be a nylon bullwhip made out of para cord.
Thanks for those thoughts... I've never really liked the looks of the nylon ones... so leather it must be. I liked the Little Raider because it was leather, although not as 'fine' and 'roo... but it looked great. It's too bad he's not making those.
I've got Gus' site bookmarked, but he's not making any until June... so I'll sit tight and keep looking.
Any thoughts on Todd's costume piece with the non-steel core?
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I've got Gus' site bookmarked, but he's not making any until June... so I'll sit tight and keep looking.
Any thoughts on Todd's costume piece with the non-steel core?
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I noted this elsewhere (Hope this ain't redundant) and got some favorable comments from people who seemed to be familiar with it.
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/andm ... roduct_138
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/andm ... roduct_138